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Alex
Nakajima Named General Manager at Kapalua Golf
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Scottsdale,
AZ – June 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Troon®,
the leader in golf course management, development, and marketing is proud
to announce that Alex Nakajima has been named as the new general manager
at Kapalua Golf located on
the island of Maui in Hawaii. Kapalua Golf's Plantation Course is considered
by Golfweek magazine as the number one Course You Can Play in Hawaii, while
the Bay Course at Kapalua ranks number 11.
Nakajima
moves to Kapalua from Princeville Makai Golf Club at the St. Regis Princeville
Resort in Kauai where he served as general manager since 2009. In addition
to his GM role at Makai, Nakajima simultaneously worked as the regional
director of Hawaii operations for Troon. Among Nakajima's many professional
accolades, in 2015 he was named "General Manager of the Year for Troon
Golf" as he was recognized for owner satisfaction, top-line revenue growth
and innovative ideas at Makai. Prior to his time at Makai Golf Club, Nakajima
was the director of golf asset management for Goldman Sachs Realty in Japan
managing $1.2 billion in golf investments. He is a 23-year veteran of the
golf industry having worked in a variety of key roles, including head golf
professional and golf operations manager, in both Japan and Hawaii.
Nakajima
replaces Mike Jones, who spent the last eight-plus years as general manager
of Kapalua Golf. Jones is pursuing new career opportunities in southwestern
Pennsylvania.
"We're
excited to welcome Alex to Kapalua," said Mike Ryan, division president,
Troon Golf. "His work at Princeville Makai Golf Club was remarkable and
earned him General Manager of the Year honors over more than 250 Troon
property managers. He is an innovative thinker and places guests' needs
and satisfaction above all else. Mike Jones will be missed at Kapalua,
but Alex is an excellent choice to fill his shoes."
About
Kapalua Golf
Kapalua
Golf, managed by Troon, features 36-holes of award-winning golf and the
Kapalua Golf Academy - a Golf Magazine Top 25 Golf School. Kapalua's Plantation
Course, is also ranked No. 19 on "America's Top 100 Public Courses" list
by Golf Digest. The Bay Course has long been dubbed as "Hawaii's favorite
resort course" and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015. Its breathtaking
par three fifth hole is the only hole to play over the ocean on Maui. Kapalua
Golf Academy is Hawaii's most comprehensive learning center and practice
facility, offering individual lessons, golf schools, video analysis, custom
club fitting, group lessons and on-course playing lessons. For additional
information, visit www.GolfAtKapalua.com
or call 1-877-KAPALUA.
About
Troon
Headquartered
in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company,
with more than 250 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in
homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management
and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon
Golf®, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 38
states and 31 countries Additionally, there are 56 Troon affiliated properties
featuring 75 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by
national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville
Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,
England; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay
Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja
Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico.
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